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The International Arbitration framework in South Africa

Arbitration is a well-known alternative dispute resolution mechanism in South Africa. The courts are willing to enforce any valid arbitral award on the same basis as a judgment of the High Court of South Africa, unless there is an exceptional reason for not doing …

Provided By SchoemanLaw Inc

by Nicolene Schoeman-Louw

Angola ratifies the ICSID Convention – Good news for inbound foreign investment

On 1 September 2021, Angola’s National Assembly ratified the International Convention on the Settlement of Investment Disputes between States and Nationals of Other States (“ICSID Convention”). The only remaining step is the ratification of the ICSID Convention…

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Steps to take to avoid going to court

Here is how you can reach a settlement and keep your dispute out of litigation Going to court is costly, time-consuming and should be the last...

South Africa cements its lead in the African arbitration landscape

Greg Falkof and Ahmed Abdel-Hakam of Eversheds Sutherland review the new 2021 AFSA arbitration rules The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) has released revised arbitration...

by Eversheds Sutherland

Overhauling the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa

The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (“AFSA”) recently announced its plans to revise their current rules. It is expected that these revised rules will be...

by Donovan Avenant, Glynn Kent and Alicia Powell

Why do financial institutions generally avoid international arbitration?

It is generally accepted that arbitrations are flexible, faster and cheaper than litigating in courts. Despite this, financial institutions have traditionally preferred national courts in...

by Jackwell Feris and Thapelo Malakoane

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International Arbitration Act and its impact on the enforcement of maritime claims in South Africa

The International Arbitration Act (“the Act”) came into force on 20 December 2017. The commentary on the Act to date has largely focused on how...

by Edmund Greiner

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The International Arbitration Act spells opportunity for South Africa

With the coming into operation of the International Arbitration Act[1] (“Act”) on 20 December 2017, South Africa for the first time has a dedicated statute...

by Pierre Burger

International Arbitration Act now operational

Arbitration offers many advantages. Arbitration is typically faster, less formal and more tailored to the particular dispute than court proceedings while, at the same time,...

by Department of Justice

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Selling features of an African-seated arbitration

It is thus far settled amongst various commentators that in order for parties to a dispute to conclude that a particular country is an arbitration-friendly...

by Thabile Fuhrmann and Johanna Lubuma

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